Shibolet & Co
is a corporate law firm based in Tel Aviv. The firm also has offices in New York and Shanghai.
The firm has a focus on banking,
debt and equity capital markets. The firm advises clients on a wide spectrum of matters including acquisition financing, re-financings, asset-based loans, bridge loans, cash flow loans, leveraged financings, multi-currency financings, secured and syndicated loans, project finance, debt restructuring, insolvency, regulatory and real estate finance.
Among the clients of the firm are Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Silicon Valley Bank in Israel, Electra Group,
Ceragon Networks Ltd, NICE-Systems Ltd.,
Camtek Ltd,
Compugen, El Al Israel Airlines,
the Trendlines Group,
Takwin Venture Partners,
Top Capital Leader,
theDock Innovation,
Aviv Funds, Dorman Products, Searchlight,
Solegreen, Siemens, Fishman Family Properties, AG and Baidu.
Research period review: 34th edition (2024/2025)
During the research period, the banking team primarily
provided advice to borrowers and lenders. The activity included advice
on
insurance,
energy and financial services.
Capital markets work for the firm included debt and equity transactions. On the equity side the team represented clients in IPO’s, private placements and secondary offerings. The team also
assisted clients in bond issues, and the issue of hybrid and convertible bonds.
The M&A team and investment funds was active in complex and innovative transactions, including a
formation of a variable capital company incorporated in the Republic of Singapore. Other work included public, private
equity and strategic acquisitions.
Project development work included transportation infrastructure and energy projects. The team was involved
on PPP/BOT projects and tenders, including renewable energy, transportation, desalination, and construction.
Project finance projects included cross-border deals within the energy, transportation and
energy
sectors.
In terms of restructuring and insolvency work, the team represented insolvent entities,
shareholders and bidders.
Deal highlights: 34th edition (2024/2025)
Sonivie acquired by Boston Scientific.
Desktop Metal's $180 million cash merger with Nano Dimension.
Highcon System Insolvency proceedings.
Client feedback: 34th edition (2024/2025)
"The team is always on top of every issue with the highest professional level." - Capital markets
"Teamwork, detailed and helpful information" -
Financial Services Regulatory
"Professional, responsive, easy to work with." -
Investment Funds
"The team is truly business-oriented, dedicated to providing solutions and partner with us in executing our strategy!" -
M&A
"Deep business understanding blended with sofisticated negotiation capability, while balancing between maximising sell side upside and allowing buy side comfort." -
M&A
"I work with Jack Smith an excellent lawyer in international standards." -
M&A
"Perfectionism." -
Project Development
"The work was carried out with a high level of professionalism. The lawyers were highly responsive, demonstrated strong command of the details, and accompanied us closely throughout the entire process." - Project Development
